Anchor University signs MoU with CISI to train Finance Professionals
In a strategic move to enable its staff and students to join the league of global finance professionals with an array of opportunities, Anchor University, based in Lagos State, Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).
By the MoU, Anchor University and CISI, shall partner in the areas of training and continuous learnings . The partnership will also expose the University staff and students to a series of CISI certifications, a lifelong career path. The collaboration is a pathway to CISI’s state-of -the -art learning platforms, which contains over 2000 learning items for upskilling and continuing professional development.
Beneficiaries of the MoU shall leverage CISI learning items, including its Review Magazine with topnotch articles, CISI TV, recorded CISI’s YouTube channels and podcast and live webinars.
Commenting on the signing of MoU, Kevin Moore, Director, CISI Global Business Development, says, “We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Anchor University, Nigeria, as an education partner. This collaboration enhances our commitment to foster excellence in financial services education and provide the students in Nigeria with unparalleled opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and advance their career in the financial sector.”
Corroborating him, the Vice Chancellor, Anchor University, Professor Samuel Bandele, expressed optimism that the MoU shall enhance the global qualifications of his staff and students: “We are always willing to go into any legitimate strategic partnerships that prepare our students and graduates for global relevance and impact. Our relationship with CISI , a global finance professional body based in the UK no doubt will add great value to our students and the University at large.”
Commenting on the partnership, CISI Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr John Osuoha, congratulated Anchor University for this achievement , noting that CISI only partners with highly reputable Universities across the globe who meet certain prescribed standards .
“Students of Accounting, Finance, Economics and other Departments in Anchor University are to offer various CISI certifications. The CISI Certifications are global qualifications, accepted for work and career progression in over 75 Countries of the world. The students upon graduation are equipped with relevant skills and knowledge to operate in the financial services sector in countries of their interest,” Osuoha said.
